Emerson Tavares (22) of Brockton died August 19th in the city.
He was born in Tarrafal, Santiago, Cabo Verde son of Carlos Tavares and Edna (Duarte) Andrade. Emerson worked as a valet attendant at the Good Samaritan Medical Center. He was a graduate of Brockton High School and enjoyed karate and martial arts parkour.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his grandparents Ostelino Andrade and Jacinta Duarte both of Cabo Verde, 2 brothers, Ailton and Edson Tavares both of Brockton.
Services from the Home of Funerarias Multi Culturel 238 Court Street Brockton Saturday August 26th at 8 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Edith Stein Church at 9 am. Burial will follow in Melrose Cemetery. Visitation Friday August 25th from 5-9 pm.